770 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

The 4-story, 10-unit residential building at 770 Lexington Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Joseph Brunner, was constructed in 2020 following a series of construction-related issues and violations during its development. The building's construction phase (2019-2020) was marked by numerous construction safety compliance violations, including issues with safety nets/guard rails and pedestrian protection, as well as several instances of inspectors being unable to gain access to the site. These violations, primarily associated with contractor YATZIV CORP, resulted in significant penalties totaling over $15,000.

The project also faced multiple Environmental Control Board violations related to safety and regulatory compliance, though these were ultimately resolved. Since its completion, the building has maintained relatively good overall compliance with housing regulations, with no reported bedbug infestations in the past five reporting periods (2020-2025) and regular rodent inspections showing mostly passing results. However, there was one rodent sighting reported through the DOHMH in 2019.

A bedbug report violation was issued in 2022 for failure to file an annual report, though this appears to have been addressed in subsequent years. The building has undergone several routine inspections, with the most recent rodent inspection in July 2025 passing. Recent complaints have been minimal, with the most significant recent issue being a February 2025 complaint about sidewalk shed conditions, which was determined not to warrant a violation at the time of inspection. The building's permit history shows proper documentation and approvals were obtained during construction, with multiple permits issued throughout 2019-2020 for various construction phases including demolition, new building, and plumbing work.